The Full Story

Our Founder

Kenneth

'Dream Maker' Thomas

Believing that it was time to establish a modern progressive motorcycle club whose focus was to promote a positive image among African Americans that would be respected in the community and throughout the country, Kenneth 'Dream Maker' Thomas founded the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Chicago in October 1993.

The name Buffalo Soldiers was initially selected to pay homage to and ensure the legacy of African American military contributions in the post Civil War era. Under the leadership of Kenneth Thomas, the new club was chartered as the Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Chicago.

Membership in the club grew to a total of ninety-two (92) during that first year, making it the largest African American motorcycle club in Chicago, IL. The clubhouse was located at 8510 South Ashland Avenue, and it displayed many items dedicated to the history and memory of the Buffalo Soldiers such as pictures, books, statues, and an authentic buffalo head donated by member Ernie Daurham. In 1996, the club moved from this location to its current location at 13836 South Indiana Avenue, in Riverdale, Illinois.

The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club was formed in 1999 with the Chicago Chapter being recognized as the mother chapter of the organization, and the club has grown to over 120 chapters to date with a chapter in Hawaii, and South Korea.

Founder & President Emeritus

All with one common mission to educate on the rich history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry of Buffalo Soldiers who served in the U.S. Army from 1866-1944, each of our Chapters proudly serve in their communities to display goodwill, and we ride our motorcycles in which is referred to as our 'iron horse'.

The NABSTMC is a private not for profit organization who provide donations for local and national tax-exempt charities pursuant to 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code whose mission is harmonious with the NABSTMC. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, political or religious affiliation, neither do we claim any territory.

Our President

Welcome to the National Association of the Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) Western Frontier website.

I am proud to be a part of the greatest motorcycle club in the world because it is an organization with a lot of great history.

I have served my country for over 26 years and I use that knowledge and expertise to serve my Soldier and Trooper family, as well as communities across the country.

It is the mission of the NABSTMC to do good things in our communities and be positive role models for our youth and others around us. I believe in helping tomorrow’s leaders today and today is now! The NABSTMC has made Education a priority as well as doing “Good in the Hood”!

Finally, I would like to thank all the Soldiers and Troopers for allowing me to serve as your National President. As we move into the future let’s keep in mind that it all starts with RESPECT! Continue to make an impact in your communities, be that positive inspiration and
helping hand to others.

Motown

“Nothing Personal, Just Business”

Western Frontier Chairman

As the Western Frontier Chairman, I would like to welcome you to the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) Western Frontier page.

In addition to the Chairman, I also have the honor and privilege of serving this great organization as one of the National Sgt At Arms and The President of the Phoenix AZ Chapter.

My mission is to educate our communities of the rich history and legacy of the 9th and 10th Calvary Buffalo Soldiers.

I plan to continue to give back to our local communities by supporting community outreach projects and to provide guidance and support as the chapters serve within their local communities.

Lastly, I plan to attend and support various chapter and frontier functions throughout the nation. With the intent of bringing the Western Frontier closer together and more active with the rest of the nation.

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